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DC17 ETT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,627 mi
Last recorded219,627 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ETT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 219,627 miles

emissions not detected

o/s rear outer sill damaged slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 219,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

o/s rear outer sill damaged slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2024 193,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 193,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre treads low + bald outside far treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 187,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 187,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 152,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outside wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,346 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,273 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 138,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 129,172 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 129,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DC17 ETT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC17 ETT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC17 ETT registered?

DC17 ETT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2017.

Is DC17 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 ETT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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